Pixar and Disney scored a major coup in 2006 with the animated film "Cars". The film won awards, including an Oscar nomination, and at the same time opened up a lucrative merchandising world. It was therefore not surprising that "Cars 2" followed in 2011. A certain scepticism crept in with "Planes", which was produced by DisneyToon Studios in 2013. For a long time, the studio was primarily responsible for direct-to-video (DTV) productions within the Disney group. Cheap sequels were produced based on Disney film successes. These "cheap sequels" were increasingly criticised, especially by John Lasseter, who became Chief Creative Officer at both studios after the takeover of Pixar in 2006. Following a fundamental reorganisation by Lasseter, the aim is now to produce independent spin-offs rather than sequels. As a result, the independent film "Planes" (2013) was developed from the "Cars" universe, although it was initially planned as a DVD/BD-only production. With the reorientation, Lasset...
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